Point and shoot or action camera

Hey guys!!!

I am about to head to a cruise pretty soon and I'm stuck on one thing the camera....I don't know if to get a simple point and shoot just to take simple pictures or get a GoPro or a xp120 from fujifilm...the action came is waterproof so for snorkeling it's great. My question is if it's worth the 250-400 dollar price tag for a go pro or should I just get a simple point and shoot.

I have a GoPro and a Panasonic Lumix that's a point and shoot but also waterproof. I use it for all of my underwater pictures and it does a fantastic job. (I also use a Canon Powershot and a Nikon DSLR for land pictures as well)

It's a great camera I recommend that's fairly inexpensive. https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Waterproof-Digital-Camera-Optical/dp/B00728ZC1U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488752278&sr=8-1&keywords=lumix+dc+vario

I have a GoPro and a Panasonic Lumix that's a point and shoot but also waterproof. I use it for all of my underwater pictures and it does a fantastic job. (I also use a Canon Powershot and a Nikon DSLR for land pictures as well)

 

It's a great camera I recommend that's fairly inexpensive. https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Waterproof-Digital-Camera-Optical/dp/B00728ZC1U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488752278&sr=8-1&keywords=lumix+dc+vario

I have the Panasonic Lumix also. Love it.

You may also want to ask your questions on the photography board at this link:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=118

I have a GoPro and a Panasonic Lumix that's a point and shoot but also waterproof. I use it for all of my underwater pictures and it does a fantastic job. (I also use a Canon Powershot and a Nikon DSLR for land pictures as well)

 

It's a great camera I recommend that's fairly inexpensive. https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Waterproof-Digital-Camera-Optical/dp/B00728ZC1U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488752278&sr=8-1&keywords=lumix+dc+vario

Do you think the Panasonic will be good for snorkeling?

Do you think the Panasonic will be good for snorkeling?

Yes definitely!

I say go for the GoPro but get an older model. My group has a Hero3+ Silver and a 4 Black and we use the older Hero 3+ Silver more.

I also have a Panasonic Lumix and it takes both photos and video. Excellent camera, has Leica lens but it is not waterproof.

I like my 110 film camera

I like my 110 film camera

:D Next you're going to be joining the guy who tells people to go to a library and check out a guide book. Too funny!

I rather just check out travel shows on my black and white Philco television set.

As far as picture quality, if you have a fairly new cell phone it will take pictures as good as any low priced point-and-shoot. My guess is you'd also be carrying the cellphone with you most places.

If you were a photog, I'd suggest a higher end point-and-shoot for awesome still shots, but you also wouldn't be asking if you were a photog.

So, I'd say the GoPro probably gives you more flexibility and if you really like snorkeling you can get some awesome video and shots with a really simple wrist mount for it. As another poster said, the new 5 black is awesome, but you can find good deals on some of the older versions which do more than enough for a hobby user. For 400, you can get the GoPro, a couple of extra batteries, a case and some accessories for your trip (wrist mount for snorkeling specifically).

Enjoy your cruise!

I rather just check out travel shows on my black and white Philco television set.

What brand of tin foil do you use on the antenna for best reception? :confused:

What brand of tin foil do you use on the antenna for best reception? :confused:

(y) Those were the days :o

Panasonic might be the better choice for you. GoPro's don't have a zoom lens, and don't have a flash. I have the Hero 3 and upgraded to the new one in December. Our snorkeling photos and videos are great, but having a rugged knock around camera for land and water use like the Panasonic might suit you better.

Take a look at the Olympus Tough series too. My wife has one and that's her everyday camera.

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I use a Sony 4K action cam , in or out of water it is great for recording. Very small. Stills, my IPhone 7 plus in 4K mode. I mount it in my OSLO for 4K video.

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I like my go pro for its job, but the lack of a zoom and poirish, low light would stop me using it as an "only" camera.

I would go the point and click, waterproof for snorkelling as it is more versatile and should be producing a better quality photo.

Olympus Tough series camera worked well for us underwater and on land... that's what DH uses he loves it. I use a dslr and it's kind of cool to see each other's photos when we get home, the same place but all our photos were so different.

Happy cruising!

Both. They are designed for different photographic purposes.

DON

Hey guys!!!

I am about to head to a cruise pretty soon and I'm stuck on one thing the camera....I don't know if to get a simple point and shoot just to take simple pictures or get a GoPro or a xp120 from fujifilm...the action came is waterproof so for snorkeling it's great. My question is if it's worth the 250-400 dollar price tag for a go pro or should I just get a simple point and shoot.

I am an avid photographer. I use a Nikon DSLR with numerous lenses.

Last year I decided to get a waterproof camera for my snorkeling and jet ski excursions. I purchased

a Nikon Coolpix AW 130. Turns out to be a fantastic camera.

On my next cruise, I will leave all of the camera equipment home and just take the Coolpix for everything.

I rather just check out travel shows on my black and white Philco television set.

Trouble is when I turn on the Travel Channel all they have is food shows :loudcry: